Upcoming Hikes
may - july 2013
MEET:
Burgh Quay
DEPART:
Sundays at
10.00 am (unless stated otherwise), or earlier if it is
full.
TRANSPORT:
Private bus (unless
stated otherwise)
COST:
€12 (unless stated
otherwise)
2nd pick-up point: On the outward journey, the bus will stop briefly to collect walkers at the pick-up point. Should the bus be full on departure from Burgh Quay, this facility cannot be offered.
2nd drop-off point:
On the return journey, where indicated, the bus will stop
near the outward pick-up point to drop off any hikers. We
regret this is not possible on all hikes.
| Sunday 19 May 2013 Leader: Tom Milligan 2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Yellow House pub, Rathfarnham Route: Sally Gap * Grouse House * Tonduff Nth * O’Flynn Memorial * Lough Bray Upper * Military Rd * Turfcutters Rd * Kippure * Sally Gap Distance: 20km Ascent: 832m Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping |
| Sunday 26 May 2013 * Introductory Hard Hike * Leader: Ita O’Hanlon 2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Bus stop before the roundabout at Loughlinstown Route: Pier Gates * White Hill * Djouce Mtn * War Hill * Tonduffs * Maulin * Crone Woods * Wicklow Way * Knockree Hostel Distance: 16km Ascent: 600m Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping |
| Sunday 2 June 2013 ** Weekend away ** Achill Island and the Nephin Beg Ranges |
| Sunday
9 June 2013 Leader: Peter O’Toole 2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Just beyond the Maldron Hotel, the N81 Tallaght By-pass Route: Forest entrance (GR955956) Sugar Loaf * Lobawn * Cavanaghs Gap * Table Mtn * Camenabulogue * Lugnaquilla * Camara Hill * Fentons Distance: 19km Ascent: 850m Map: OS 62, Harvey, East and West Mapping |
| Sunday 15 June 2013 20th birthday Club celebrations * Saturday walk * Leaders: Brian Flynn and Tom Kenny Bus departs from Burgh Quay at 10am, returning from Glendalough at 9pm BBQ at Glendalough Hotel at 6pm Leader: Brian Flynn Route: Shay Elliot * Cullentragh * Mullacor * Lugduff * Miners Track * Glendalough Hotel Distance: 15km Ascent: 400m Leader: Tom Kenny Route: Glendalough Hotel car park * Brockagh Mountain * Lead Mines * Camaderry * Glenealo River * Miners Track * Glendalough Hotel Distance: 14km Ascent: 650m Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping |
| Sunday
23 June 2013 * Introductory Hard Hike * Mt Leinster, Co. Carlow Leader: Frank Keoghan Bus leaving at 10.00am will return 10.00pm Will stop in Gorey on way back for refreshments Special price of €15 2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Bus stop before the roundabout at Loughlinstown Route: Scullogue Gap * Green Rd * Cloroge More * Farmyard * Turfcutter * Black Rock * Mountain Leinster * Knockroe * Scullogue Gap Distance: 17km Ascent: 1000m Map: OS 68 |
| Sunday 30 June 2013 Leader: James Cooke 2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Bus stop before the roundabout at Loughlinstown Route: Laragh * Brockagh * Tonelagee * Stoney Top * Carrignagunneen * Ballinagee Bridge Distance: 15km Ascent: 800m Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping |
| Sunday
7 July 2013 * Introductory Hard Hike * Leader: Tom Hennessy 2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Bus stop before the roundabout at Loughlinstown Route: Glendalough * Cullentragh * Mullacor * Lugduff * Glendalough Distance: 18km Ascent: 700m Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping |
General Hike Notes
PARTICIPATION
Mountaineering is an activity with a danger of personal
injury or death.
Participants should be aware of and accept these risks.
People who take part in our club activities
do so at their own risk and are responsible for their own
actions and involvement.
CO-ORDINATION If necessary, tickets are given out
on Sundays to ensure that participants
reserve a bus place as they arrive.
LEADER The leader has the right to refuse anyone
who is not adequately equipped (e.g., without
appropriate boots, rainwear, food, torch, hat, gloves,
etc). The leader may alter the route from
that described in the program. The leader sets the pace of
the hike and walkers are expected to
obey the leader’s instructions at all times.
EQUIPMENT It is essential to bring good rain gear
(both jacket and over-trousers) and to leave
cotton t-shirts and jeans at home! Boots must be sturdy
with proper ankle support and a rigid
non-slip sole such as Vibram.
WALKING STICKS AND RUCKSACKS Remember that
walking sticks and rucksacks cannot be
brought onto the bus and must be stowed away in the boot
during the journey.
Introductory Hard Hike
This hike is tailored for non-members who are considering
joining the Hillwalkers Club. It offers the opportunity
to sample a typical club hike, as well as meeting club
members.
In order to enjoy the hike, you need a very good level
of fitness.
Interested individuals should equip themselves
appropriately for a day in the hills: adequate hiking
boots,
waterproof coat and leggings, hat, gloves, lunch and hot /
cold drinks.
Membership forms will be available, should you wish to
join the club on completion of the introductory hike.
Enquiries: 086 356 3843
Please be advised that you should not undertake any club
hiking activities: (i) if you have any known medical
ailment which may impair your ability to participate in
club activities, or (ii) if you are taking any form of
medication that will put your health or safety of others
at risk. Should you be in any doubt on these matters, a
doctor should be consulted prior to undertaking any club
hiking activit